According to Morningstar, they handled 100 less loans in the month of August. that’s the largest one month decline ever.
How is this explained? Successful work outs of liquidators of the paper?
Additionally data also shows that the volume of loans than are more than 30 days delinquent dipped for the 3rd straight month Morningstar reported that nearly 7 billion of loans were modified in August.
Loans 
scrutinized between 05-07 when the market was on fire account for 85.6% of all loans in special services.
Is there a consensus that deals are getting worked out better?
I think there is a feeling that deals are getting worked out by all parties. The problem is that some borrowers are kicking the can down the road…which is problematic because this thing is not going to get better anytime soon most likely after their settlement agreement expires…working out the workout is not any fun